Application of Fuzzy Logic to Multi-Objective Scheduling Problems in Robotic Flexible Assembly Cells

Khalid Abd; Kazem Abhary; Romeo Marian

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Application of Fuzzy Logic to Multi-Objective Scheduling Problems in Robotic Flexible Assembly Cells

Khalid Abd, Kazem Abhary, Romeo Marian

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This paper is aimed at developing a methodology to solve a multi-objective problem in robotic flexible assembly cells. The proposed methodology is based on three main steps: (1) scheduling of the RFACs using different common rules, (2) normalisation of the scheduling outcomes, and (3) selection of the optimal scheduling rules, using a fuzzy inference system. In this paper, four rules, namely short processing time, long processing time, earlier due date and random, are examined. Four objectives are considered simultaneously: scheduling length, total transportation time, utilisation rate and workload rate. A realistic case study is provided for demonstrating applicability of the suggested methodology. The results show that the methodology is practical and works in RFACs settings.

Published in	Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems (Volume 1, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.acis.20130103.11
Page(s)	34-41
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Assembly Cells, Scheduling Rules, Fuzzy Logic, Robotics

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Khalid Abd

School of Engineering, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes 5095, South Australia
Kazem Abhary

School of Engineering, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes 5095, South Australia
Romeo Marian

School of Engineering, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes 5095, South Australia

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